Relating to the eligibility to participate in certain drug court programs.

HB 1831 amends Texas law to clarify eligibility for certain drug court programs, primarily affecting individuals (including juveniles) charged with or convicted of substance-related offenses. The bill specifies that juveniles cannot participate in drug courts for conduct involving substance use unless the state attorney consents, particularly for cases not involving violence, weapons, or serious injury. It maintains existing program types (adult, juvenile, reentry, family dependency) but adds this consent requirement for juvenile cases under subsection (a)(2)(B). The law directly impacts county/municipal drug court programs and their participants, ensuring eligibility aligns with defined offense criteria.